Massachusetts to cut sales tax from items up to $2,500 during tax-free holiday

Massachusetts to cut sales tax from items up to $2,500 during tax-free holiday

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Mark your calendars because August 9th and 10th is when the sales tax will be cut from items under $2,500 in Massachusetts. The tax-free holiday is a time for small business to boost their sales and bring in new customers looking to save money. The increase in sales during the tax-free weekend last year generated $3.54 million in indirect tax revenues due to increased economic activity, according to the Department of Rev…